Purdue University - Main Campus Admission Statistics can help you to understand the likelihood of being accepted. Compare your SAT and ACT scores to previously accepted students. If your scores are lower than average, that may mean you should try to retake the exam or look at schools that better fit your scores. A college’s acceptance rates and selectivity are a good way to judge how difficult it is to be admitted.
Selectivity (Fall 2021): What’s the Acceptance Rate for Students?
Open Admissions
No
Selectivity of College
Less Selective
Acceptance Rate
69%
Acceptance and Enrollment Stats (Fall 2021)
Applicant Total
59,436
Accepted
40,898
Enrolled
10,219
Who’s Applying: Applicants by Gender
Applicants: Men - Women 61 to 39
Accepted: Men - Women 56 to 44
Enrolled: Men - Women 58 to 42
Average Test Scores
About 62% of students accepted to Purdue submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 590 and 690. Math scores were between 600 and 740.
SAT Reading and Writing Scores for Purdue University - Main Campus ( 590 to 690 )
SAT Math Scores for Purdue University - Main Campus ( 600 to 740 )
Purdue received ACT scores from 31% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 26 and 33.
ACT Composite Scores for Purdue University - Main Campus ( 26 to 33 )
Additional Question to Ask
A college’s selectivity gives us an idea of how rigorous the studies are, and how competitive the students are. However, not all students thrive in a competitive atmosphere, even if their grades are good. Does this college have the best learning environment for you?
by our College Data Analytics Team